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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Burton put on a leather glove when setting his traps?
(a) To cover his scent.
(b) So that he doesn't have to touch the bait.
(c) To prevent leaving fingerprints.
(d) In case he acciedentally springs the trap.

2. Which of the following fates did NOT befall the female badger's previous litter?
(a) Den flood.
(b) Fight with wolf.
(c) Starved to death.
(d) Caught by eagle.

3. At the beginning of Chapter Two, how old is the female badger?
(a) Ten.
(b) Two.
(c) Eight.
(d) Four.

4. What purpose does the badger's second tunnel serve as she completes her digging project?
(a) Predator confusion.
(b) Emergency escape.
(c) Light source.
(d) Main entrance.

5. The MacDonalds have an argument after their new neighbor leaves in Chapter One. About what are they arguing?
(a) Ben.
(b) The farm.
(c) Dinner.
(d) The neighbor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Burton decide to set his trap after the male badger's death?

2. As the book opens, the author says that the name "Winnipeg" originated with which Native American tribe?

3. How does William MacDonald feel about the new neighbor?

4. Why does Burton move his trap after the male badger is killed?

5. What noise does the female badger NOT make while digging?

(see the answer key)

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